Addressing Challenges in Defense Acquisition
Insights from RAND Research
Published May 1, 2023
Insights from RAND Research
Published May 1, 2023
Overcoming acquisition challenges will require innovative approaches informed by a deep understanding of the root causes of today's problems. This portfolio of research conducted within Project AIR FORCE for the Department of the Air Force and more broadly across RAND offers insights for overcoming acquisition challenges, improving agility within the Defense Acquisition System, and developing a dedicated and empowered acquisition workforce.
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